From high-performance racing and foiling yachts to the world’s most distinguished superyachts, we deliver seamless protection built around you—your vessel, your lifestyle, and every horizon you choose to explore.
Our bespoke Yacht policies reflect the individuality of every owner and every yacht—tailored to how and where you sail. From the exhilaration of competition to relaxed family cruising, we ensure protection through every stage of ownership: commissioning, cruising, refit, and charter.
Whatever your connection to yachting—as an owner, family office, lawyer, or yacht manager—our service is grounded in trust, discretion, and detailed understanding of life at sea.
Personal, responsive support designed for every voyage, every season, and every ambition.
Every yacht is unique, and so is the way you enjoy it. Our cover extends beyond the vessel to the people, passions, and precision that define your time on the water.
Our strength lies in deep maritime knowledge and genuine partnership. With decades of experience across yacht ownership, management, and operation, we understand the details that matter—from flag and classification to captain and crew.
We work closely with owners, family offices, yacht managers, lawyers, and brokers worldwide, shaping cover that moves with your needs. Wherever the wind carries you, our guidance remains constant: precise, practical, and personal.
“Expertise that feels effortless—that’s true peace of mind.”
Built on decades of marine insurance heritage, we combine the agility of a specialist with the strength of international markets. Headquartered in London and supported by an established network of maritime experts worldwide, we act solely in our clients’ interests—never losing sight of the personal relationships that define true service.
Our philosophy is simple: exceptional cover should feel effortless. From first discussion to claim resolution, we deliver clarity, consistency, and confidence that allow you to enjoy the freedom your yacht represents.
Trusted globally. Chosen personally.
Marine Insurance Specialist · City of London
Richard Matthews began his career in the 1970s at Phillips & Drew, progressing swiftly through the money markets to develop a specialism in FX arbitrage. When the Financial Futures market opened in 1982, he spent nearly two decades building and leading one of London’s largest brokerage and trading operations.
He has served on the boards of several money broking, FX and futures companies, and for the past several years has been active in the London marine insurance market, introducing and developing yacht and marine business.
Marine Insurance Specialist
Julian Jesson’s passion for the sea began on the North Norfolk Coast, where he learned to sail as a teenager before becoming a keen dinghy sailor and windsurfer. At 25, whilst trading on the LIFFE floor, he sponsored a British attempt at the World Speed Sailing Record — a 20-metre planning catamaran with a 24-metre wing mast pushing the then-standing record of 49.52 knots.
Following a successful career in financial futures and the sale of his trading software business in 2000, Julian moved fully into the marine world. Over the following 18 years he worked on yacht-building projects up to 40 metres, partnered with the Taiwan Government to help establish its national boat show, ran 49er Grand Prix events with Julian Bethwaite, founded The Penghu Regatta, and managed the Chinese Taipei Olympic 49er sailing campaign ahead of the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He also imported over 50 Beneteaus, Lagoons and Azimuts into Taiwan, frequently commissioning and sailing the vessels personally.
Returning to the UK, Julian reconnected with his former mentor Richard Matthews to bring that rare combination of institutional market experience and deep practical seamanship to the world of bespoke yacht insurance.
Chief Maritime Officer
Paul Cook brings over four decades of frontline maritime leadership to North Shore Risk Group, spanning military command, superyacht captaincy, and senior advisory roles supporting owners, family offices, and managers on the operational realities of yacht ownership.
He has overseen complex new builds, major refits, and operational risk programmes, with hands-on experience cruising globally and leading owner- and management-side projects worldwide. His approach is grounded in practical oversight of vessel management, safety culture, crew welfare, and training.
As Chief Maritime Officer, Paul works closely with founders Richard Matthews and Julian Jesson, complementing their institutional market expertise with a Captain’s operational insight. Clients benefit directly: his experience ensures policies reflect how a yacht truly runs, closing risk gaps from day one — and when a claim occurs, his real-world knowledge helps shape the right narrative, evidence, and strategy for a faster, more favourable outcome.
When the unexpected happens, our promise is calm professionalism and swift resolution. Each claim is managed personally by marine specialists who coordinate surveyors, shipyards, and logistics worldwide—available day and night.
We handle every detail with the discretion and diligence expected at this level of ownership, so you can return to the water with complete confidence.
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